ALL POSTS TAGGED "Palestine"
English Football
/ 386 days agoFA tells players not to use Palestine phrase on social media
Football Association (FA) officials will inform English clubs that players are to avoid a specific phrase on social media. The expression, "from river to the sea," is a common phrase to support Palestinian nationalism. Not only has the FA banned the use of the phrase, but the organization also declared that they will "seek police […]
Algeria
/ 388 days agoAlgeria blocked from hosting Palestine World Cup Qualifiers
With Palestine entrenched in a war against Israel, Algeria stepped forward to offer to host the Middle Eastern country's World Cup qualifying games. There is seemingly no chance of the country hosting games given its current state. Moreover, the World Cup qualifying games in Asia start during the November international break. Palestine has games against […]
Contracts
/ 391 days agoMainz to terminate El Ghazi's contract for social media post
German club FSV Mainz 05 has apparently terminated the contract of winger Anwar El Ghazi. The move comes 10 days after the Bundesliga side initially suspended the player following a social media post regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict. The 28-year-old Netherlands international initially shared a post on his Instagram story in mid-October showing support for Palestine. […]
Australia
/ 405 days agoEngland denies all Israel and Palestine flags at Wembley
Police are in full force outside of Wembley Stadium on Friday evening. The England national team is hosting Australia in a friendly at the arena. While friendlies tend to be fairly subdued, tension is building ahead of Friday's matchup. The Football Association (FA) revealed on Thursday that the England players will wear black armbands for […]